Cork is an ecological insulation material with excellent insulating and damp-proof qualities. The material is extremely versatile, so one can use it for many insulation purposes.

Is cork a good insulation?

Cork is an excellent thermal, acoustic, and vibration insulator. When transformed into stoppers, its insulation properties contribute to making it the best protection for wine and spirits against temperature variations or contamination and possible negative effects from storage and transport conditions.

Is cork a better insulator than Styrofoam?

Traditional Styrofoam for packaging is recyclable and only needs to be re-pressed into new Styrofoam. … Cork has almost the same thermal conductivity of 0.04 – 0.05 [W/mK], is a natural product, lasts for considerably longer, is recycled and is completely environmentally friendly.